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Julius Peppers
Eli Manning
Dallas Cowboys
Michael Vick signed a 118 million dollar contract.
In the 2009 season, that was Shane Lechler of the Oakland Raiders who had a reported salary of $6,401,560 ($2 million base salary and $4,401,560 in bonuses). Lechler signed a 4 year, $16 million contract with $9 million guaranteed prior to the 2009 season. The contract is the richest contract ever for a punter.
According to USA Today, the highest paid defensive player in 2009 was Kelvin Hayden, cornerback for the Colts, who earned $17,480,000. Julius Peppers, defensive end for the Panthers, earned $16,683,000. Chris Long, defensive end for the Rams, earned $16,592,280.
Bob Sanders and Ed Reed they have 6 year 42 million dollar contract
Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the #1 overall selection in the 2009 NFL draft, signed a 6 year, $72 million contract ($41.7 million guaranteed) prior to the 2009 season. Incentive clauses in the contract, should Stafford reach them, would raise the overall value of the contract to $78 million.
Leonard Davis
As of the 2009 NFL Season, the highest paid player was Eli Manning of the New York Giants.He has a 6 year $97.5 million contract.
For the 2009 season, Kelvin Hayden, Cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, earned $17,480,000.
Eli Manning has just signed a new contract worth an average of $ 16.3 million per year.